Last updated on August 2nd, 2022
Currency | INR |
Payroll cycle | Monthly, + 13th month salary |
Employer Contributions | EPF -12% ESI - 3.25% |
Minimum wage | No statutory minimum wage except for certain regulated sectors |
Working hours | 48 hours per week, 9 hours a day |
OCTOBER 2024
Notification of the Kerala Labour Welfare Fund (Amendment) Rules, 2024
SEPTEMBER 2024
Increase in the Kerala Professional Tax Rates for Panchayat and Municipality
JULY 2024
Personal Income Tax Changes under New Tax Regime for FY 2024-25
Notification regarding monthly deposit of Labour Welfare Fund in Haryana
Employer to obtain valid insurance policy before Six month under the Karnataka Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules, 2024
JUNE 2024
Extension of Due Date for Filing Professional Tax Returns in West Bengal (Revised)
Amendments regarding the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme
APRIL 2024
Revision of Professional Tax Rates in the Panchayat of Sennakkuppam, Tamil Nadu
MARCH 2024
Increase in the Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund contribution
AUGUST 2023
Valuation of unfurnished accommodations owned & provided by the employer
JULY 2023
No Statutory Updates
JUNE 2023
No Statutory Updates
MAY 2023
Excel utilities of ITR 1 and ITR 4 for AY 2023-24 are available for filing
Declaration Of Paid Holiday On Account Of Assembly Election In Karnataka
The Haryana Minimum Wages Notification (Jan 2023)
Guidelines for compulsory selection of returns for Complete Scrutiny during the Financial Year 2023-24 -procedure for compulsory selection in such cases
APRIL 2023
Higher Pension Scheme for Eligible Employees
MARCH 2023
Change in Professional Tax Slab in Karnataka and Maharashtra
Increase in the Limit for Leave Encashment Exemption for Non-government Salaried Employees
Reduction in Tax Surcharge for Taxpayers under the New Regime
Increase in the Tax Rebate Limit under the New Tax Regime
Income Tax Slabs under New Tax Regime for FY 2023-24
Change in Professional Tax Slab in Karnataka
FEBRUARY 2023
No Statutory Updates
JANUARY 2023
No Statutory Updates
DECEMBER 2022
Revision In Rate Of Labour Welfare Fund Contribution In Tamil Nadu
NOVEMBER 2022
No Statutory Updates
OCTOBER 2022
No Statutory Updates
SEPTEMBER 2022
No Statutory Updates
AUGUST 2022
No Statutory Updates
JULY 2022
No Statutory Updates
JUNE 2022
No Statutory Updates
MAY 2022
Deduction in respect of purchase of electric vehicle (Section 80 EEB, Income Tax)
Amendment as per Finance Bill 2021
APRIL 2022
No Statutory Updates
MARCH 2022
No Statutory Updates
FEBRUARY 2022
No Statutory Updates
JANUARY 2022
No Statutory Updates
DECEMBER 2021
No Statutory Update
NOVEMBER 2021
No Statutory Update
OCTOBER 2021
No Statutory Update
SEPTEMBER 2021
No Statutory Update
AUGUST 2021
No Statutory Update
JULY 2021
Order designating web portal www.incometax.gov.in as the “designated portal” for the purpose of Faceless Assessment Scheme.
Order designating web portal www.incometax.gov.in as the “designated portal” for the purpose of Faceless Penalty Scheme.
The West Bengal Minimum Wages Notification (July 2021).
Processing of returns with refund claims under section 143(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 beyond the prescribed time limits in non-scrutiny cases.
Extension of Time lines for electronic submission of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) for the year 2020-21 through HR Soft application software.
Latest Minimum Wages for Shops & Establishment in Goa.
The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification (May 2021).
JUNE 2021
In preparation for the transition to the new system, the existing E-filing portal will NOT be available to the taxpayers for a period of 6 days from 1st June to 6th June 2021.
List Of Implemented and Non-Implemented Areas Under ESIC 2.0 / Vision-2022
Employers of Manufacturing Units/Factories in Puducherry to Provide Paid Medical Leave and Not Terminate Services of Workers who test COVID-19 Positive
Centre Issues Advisory to Employers to Encourage Work-From-Home for Nursing Mothers.
ESIC COVID-19 Relief Scheme
Revised rate of interest – with regard to Staff Provident Fund in EPFO
Guidelines for compulsory selection of returns for Complete Scrutiny during the Financial Year 2021-22.
Government Of Karnataka Announces Inspection Of Units Or Establishments Permitted To Operate Under Stipulated Conditions.
The Haryana Minimum Wages Notification (Jan 2021)
Financial Assistance to The Dependent of Deceased Person
Extension Of Timeline for Mandatory Seeding of Aadhaar Number for Filing Of ECR
Extension of Timeline for certain compliances to provide relief to tax payers in view of the severe pandemic – reg.
Extension of Timeline for Mandatory Seeding of Aadhaar Number for Filing of ECR
The Delhi Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021)
Extension Of Due Date for Filing Annual Returns Under The Maharashtra State Tax On Professions, Trade, Callings And Employments Act, 1975
MAY 2021
Extension of time lines related to certain compliances by the Taxpayers under the Income-tax Act 1961
Format, Procedure and Guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) for Mutual Fund Transactions by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent
CBDT issues notification specifying format, procedure and guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) for Depository Transactions under Income Tax Act, 1961
The Income tax (15th Amendment), Rules, 2021, Notifies rules for LTC Cash Voucher Scheme
The Central Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021)
CBDT issues notification specifying format, procedure and guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) for Interest income under Income Tax Act, 1961
CBDT issues notification specifying format, procedure and guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) for Dividend income under Income Tax Act, 1961
Draft rule for technical committee to assist the National Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Board
The Central Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021)
Order on extension of filing monthly return and Enrolment Tax Under the Karnataka Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act,1976
The Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (Amendment) Scheme, 2021
Revised VDA (Minimum Wages) effective from 1st April 2021 with Corrigendum
APRIL 2021
The Jharkhand Minimum Wage Notification (April 2021)
The Tamil Nadu Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021)
Income-tax (06th Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Madhya Pradesh Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021)
The Telangana Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021)
The Gujarat Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021)
The Uttarakhand Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021)
The Punjab Labour Welfare Fund (Haryana Amendment) Act, 2021
Amendment To The Tamil Nadu Factories Rules, 1950
The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification (Feb 2021)
Declaration Of Paid Holiday In Kerala On Account Of Legislative Assembly Election 2021
The Bihar Minimum Wage Notification (April 2021)
MARCH 2021
Declaration of Public Holiday in Tamil Nadu on Account of General Elections
Change in Format of Form 12BA
Change in Format of Form 24Q Annexure II
Change in Format of Form 16 Part B
Paid Holiday for Employees of Shops and Establishments in Andhra Pradesh On Account of Urban Local Body Elections
The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification (Jan 2021)
One Time Relaxation in Contributory Condition for Entitlement to Receive Medical Benefit Under ESIC)
Mandating the Use of Central Inspection System in Karnataka
CBDT issues notification for extension of due date till 31st March, 2021 for filing DTVSV Forms under DTVSV Act, 2020
Notification on computation of interest accumulation on employer contributions exceeding INR 7.5 Lakhs to retirals (i.e PF/NPS/Superannuation fund)
Code on Wages (Central Advisory Board) Rules, 2021
FAQs on Video Conferencing and Seek Adjournment
Karnataka Shops And Commercial Establishments (Second Amendment) Act, 2020
FEBRUARY 2021
The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification (Dec 2020)
Office Order Ministry of Labour and Employment
Extension to Filing of Annual Return Under The Factories Act, 1948 In Andhra Pradesh
CBDT issues notification for extension of due date till 28th February 2021 for filing DTVSV Forms under DTVSV Act 2020
Further Extension Of Time Limit To Deposit Labour Welfare Fund Contribution In Karnataka
The Maharashtra State Tax On Professions, Trades, Callings, And Employments (Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Maharashtra Minimum Wages VDA Notification (Jan 2021)
Deployment of Electronic Facility At Employer Interface Of EPFO’s Unified Portal For Principal Employers To View EPF Compliances Of Their Contractors And Contract Workers
Finance Bill 2021 – Please refer page no. 272 Clause (b)
Certain Provisions of ESI Act to be implemented in Dharmapuri and Ranipet districts of Tamil Nadu
JANUARY 2021
CBDT launches e-portal for filing complaints regarding tax evasion/Benami Properties/Foreign Undisclosed Assets
Extension Of Time Limit To Deposit Labour Welfare Fund Contribution In Karnataka
Revision of flat rate of license fee for General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) throughout the country
Revised rate of interest – with regard to Staff Provident Fund in EPFO
One Time Relaxation Towards Filing Return Of ESI Contribution For The Period April 2020 To September 2020
Karnataka Shops And Establishment Permitted To Remain Open 24×7 days For Next Three Years
Draft Model Standing Order for Manufacturing Sector & Mining Sector
Draft Model Standing Order for Service Sector
Guidelines For Implementation Of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana In EPFO Registered Establishment
Declaration Of PF Rate Of Interest For EPF Members Account For The Year 2019-20
CBDT issues press release for extension of due dates for filing Income-Tax Returns and Tax Audit Reports under the Income-tax Act, 1961 for AY 2020-21
Scheme Guidelines for Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY)
Forwarding of Scheme Guidelines approved by Ministry of Labour, Govt. Of India to implement the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) to incentivize creation of new employment opportunities in EPFO registered establishments
DECEMBER 2020
Central Government Notifies Implementation Of Certain Provisions Of The Code On Wages, 2019 Regarding Central Advisory Board
The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification (Oct 2020)
Clarification On Rates Of LWF Contribution For The Year 2020 Under The Karnataka LWF Act, 1965
Declaration Of Holiday For Shops And Commercial Establishments During General Election In Ambala And Rewari Jurisdictions Of Haryana
Andhra Pradesh State List Of Holidays 2021
Karnataka Repealing Of Certain Enactments And Regional Laws Act, 2020I
Repeal Of The Minimum Wages (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 2017
Restoration Of Earlier Contribution Rates Under LWF In Karnataka
Setting up of “Internal Complaints Committee” in connection with Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013.
Clarification on provisions of the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020
FAQs on UDIN
The Delhi Minimum Wages Notification (October 2020)
The Delhi Minimum Wages Notification (April 2020)
Introduction Of A Single Form For Trade License And Registration Under Andhra Pradesh Shops And Establishments Act 1988
Introduction Of Online Maintenance Of Registers And Records Under Various Labour Laws In Andhra Pradesh
Introduction Of Online Payment Facility For The Contributions Under Andhra Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987
Mandatory Installation of 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) for accessing email services (Kavach) – reg
CBDT to validate Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) generated from ICAI portal at the time of upload of Tax Audit Reports
Income tax deduction from salaries during the F.Y 2020-21 under section 192 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
All States choose Option-1 to meet the GST implementation shortfall
Amendment To The West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1974
Introduction Of Non-Discretionary Auto-Renewal Of The Licenses Granted Under Various Labour Laws In West Bengal
Digital Maintenance Of Records And Registers In A Single Online Platform Under Various Labour Laws In West Bengal
Maharashtra State List Of Holidays 2021
Declaration Of Paid Holiday During Panchayat Bye-Election In Haryana
Instruction sheets for filling of ITR-2,3,5,6 & 7 revised for better clarity
Karnataka State List of Holidays 2021
Draft of The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (Central) Rules, 2020
Tamil Nadu Government Declares Public Holiday On 25th November 2020 On Account of Cyclone In The State
NOVEMBER 2020
Himachal Pradesh State List of Holidays 2021
Delhi List of Holidays For 2021
Income-tax Exemption for payment of deemed LTC fare for non-Central Government employees
Advisory Regarding Grant of Quarantine Leave To Employees Infected By Corona Virus In Karnataka
Telangana State List of Holidays 2021
The Haryana Minimum Wages Notification (July 2020)
Notification No. 88/2020/ F. No. 370142/35/2020-TPL for extension of due dates for filing Income-tax Returns and Tax Audit Reports under the Income-tax Act, 1961 for AY 2020-21
Income-tax Exemption for payment of deemed LTC fare for non-Central Government employees (PRESS RELEASE)
Tamil Nadu State List of Holidays 2021
Gujarat State List of Holidays 2021
West Bengal State List of Holidays 2021
Chhattisgarh State List of Holidays 2021
Puducherry Union Territory List of Holidays 2021
Clarification in respect of the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020
Introduction Of Electronic Maintenance Of Records Under Various Labour Laws In Haryana
Paid Holiday On 3rd November 2020 For Employees Eligible To Vote In Karnataka Bye-Elections
Draft rules on Industrial Relation Code, 2020
The Karnataka Shops And Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2020
OCTOBER 2020
Extension of due date of furnishing of Income Tax Returns and Audit Reports
The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification (Aug 2020)
Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 – Relaxation to travel by air to visit North East Region, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Union Territory of Ladakh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The Central Minimum Wages Notification (Oct 2020)
Telangana Government Declares Holiday On 14th And 15th October 2020 On Account Of Incessant Rains
Re-notification of Manisana Wage Board Recommendations in compliance of order of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi
Revised VDA (Minimum Wages) effective from 1 October 2020
Gazette Notification of Rule 5 of ESI (Central) Rules, 1950
The Union Territory of Jammu And Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation Of Central Laws) Second Order, 2020
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 No. 37 of 2020
The Code on Social Security, 2020 No. 36 of 2020
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 No. 35 of 2020
Forwarding of details required for assessment and timely declaration of Productivity Linked Bonus for the year 2019-20
Submission of Revised Estimates for the year 2020-21 and Budget Estimates for the year 2021-22 in respect of Employees Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 (including Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995) and Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme 1976 from Zonal Offices/H.O./PDNASS
CBDT issues Notification on Extension of time limit for filing of AY 2019-20 under the Income Tax Act, 1961
Implementation Of Auto-Renewal System Under Ease Of Doing Business In Karnataka
The Andhra Pradesh Minimum Wages Notification (Oct 2020)
SEPTEMBER 2020
CBDT Notifies Faceless Appeal Scheme
Further Extension of Time Limit to Deposit Labour Welfare Fund in Maharashtra
The Bihar Minimum Wages Notification (Oct 2020)
Inter-state transfer of social security assistance
Online Renewal Of License Under Contract Labour (Regulation And Abolition) Act, 1970 In Telangana
Extension of Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana
Extension of Period for Renewal of Registration of Workers Under Various Boards in Tamil Nadu
Further Extension of Due Date for Filing Annual Returns Under The Maharashtra State Tax On Professions, Trade, Callings, And Employments Act, 1975
Advisory Guidelines to States Governments for the welfare of Migrant Workers returning to destination states in the backdrop of COVID-19
Public Holidays 2021
Relaxation in Eligibility Criteria and Enhancement in the Payment of Unemployment Benefit Under Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana of ESIC
Further Extension of Time Limit To Deposit Labour Welfare Fund In Maharashtra
AUGUST 2020
The Maharashtra Minimum Wages VDA Notification
In Line with the Circular Number 13/2020, e-Verification of Return Data of AY 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 Has Been Re-enabled up to 30-September-2020
The Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, And Employments (Amendment) Rules, 2020
The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification
Extension of Last Date for Receipt of Applications to Fill Up The Post of Chief Labour Commissioner on Deputation Basis
JULY 2020
PAN-Aadhaar, Tax saving, Form 16, belated ITR filing deadlines extended again
Indian Computer Emergency response Team (CERT-In) has advised all citizens to stay alert and avoid Phishing emails/SMS
Extension of Due Date For Filing Returns Under The Maharashtra State Tax On Professions, Trade, Callings And Employments Act, 1975
Exercising options for deduction of TDS under old and new rates of Income Tax for the Financial Year 2020-21
Further Relaxation for Employers on Filing of ESI Contribution for the Period October 2019 To March 2020
Mandatory Submission of Mobile Number and Bank Account Details for Registration Under ESIC
Processing of Returns with Refund Claims Under Section 143(1) of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 Beyond the Prescribed Time Limits in Non-Scrutiny Cases
Relaxation/ permission for extension of delivery time and exemption of penalty during lockdown period
CBDT provides Utility to ascertain TDS applicability rates on cash withdrawals
Extension of Time Limit To Deposit Labour Welfare Fund In Maharashtra
Gazette Notification for Draft Code on Wages(central) Rules, 2020
Extension Of Validity Period Of Scheme For Implementation Of PMGKY Package To Twenty Four Percent Contribution For Employer And Employee
Settlement of death claims on priority basis in events of industrial accidents etc
Order u/s 138 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for sharing of information through NATGRID platform
Order under section 138(1)(a) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for sharing of Information between CBDT and FIU-IND for effective processing of Cash Transaction Reports
The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification
The Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, And Employments (Amendment) Ordinance 2020
Karnataka Defers Payment of VDA Payable Effective 1st April 2020
Extension of Earlier Order Declaring Paid Holidays for Shops and Establishment in Telangana till 31st July 2020
EPFO Circular Towards Settlement of Death Claims on Priority Basis in Events of Industrial Accident Claim
EPFO payroll data: enrolment rates increase; 3.18 lakh net new subscribers registered in May 2020 against about 1 lakh in April (PRESS RELEASE)
JUNE 2020
Clarifications on provisions of the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020
Withdrawal of Order on Extension of Working Hours In Factories In Rajasthan
Free Online Career Skills Training on National Career Service Portal in Partnership with TCS ION
Region preference of candidates, nominated as Tax Assistant in CBDT, through CGLE, 2017
Further Extension Of Renewal Of License For Various Acts Under Central Sphere
Guidelines on preventive Measures to contain the Spread of COVID-19
Clarification in Respect of Levy of GST on Director’s Remuneration
Withdrawal of Order on Extension of Working Hours in Factories in Karnataka
Releasing of Funds for The Year 2020-21 Towards Welfare Activities
Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 sensitization of Staff
MAY 2020
EPFO Enables Filing of ECR By an Employer Without Simultaneous Payment of PF Contributions
Exemption from Payment of Late Fee Under Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1975
The Central Minimum Wages Notification (April 2020)
Union Labour and Employment Ministry Will Take All Possible Steps to Help Mitigate Problems Faced by The Industry and The Workers Due to Lockdown Announced to Curb Covid-19 Pandemic
Frequently Asked Questions on Filing of ECR And Payment of Contributions Under EPF
EPFO Releases Rs.764 Crores to Its Pensioners
Submission of certificate for claiming deduction u/s 80G of Income Tax Act 1961 in respect of donation made by an employee to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARE FUND)
Relief to establishments and factories covered under EPF and MP Act 1952 from levy of penal damages for delay in deposit of dues during Lockdown to prevent COVID-19
Changes in Provident Fund Contribution on account of COVID 19 Relief package announced by the Government
Reduction in rate of Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) & Tax Collection at Source (TCS)
Extension of Working Hours for Factories in Karnataka
Relaxation of time limit for filing and depositing ESI contribution for the month of February, 2020 and March, 2020
Payment of salary/wages to contractual manpower for the period lockdown
Specific Process to Claim Provident Fund Advances Under EPFO
Frequently Asked Questions on Reduction in Statutory Rate of EPF Contribution from Twelve Percent to Ten Percent
APRIL 2020
Several relief measures relating to Statutory and Regulatory compliance
Labour Ministry Issues Advisory to all States/UTs to use Cess fund for Welfare of Construction Workers
Offices in 75 districts to be locked down
Extension of Non Refundable Advance To Members Under EPF Scheme
Karnataka Tax On Professions, Trades, Callings And Employments (Removal Of Difficulties) Order, 2020
Extension Of Renewal Of License For Various Acts Under Central Sphere
Date of Filing Electronic Challan Cum Return (ECR) for Wage Month March, 2020 Extended Up to 15.05.2020 from 15.04.2020
ESI Contribution Due Date Extended For The Month Of February 2020
Further Extension Of Time In Filing February 2020 ESI Contribution During The COVID-19 Pandemic
EPF Contribution Due Date Extended For The Month Of March 2020
EPF Scheme Guidelines for Implementation of PMGKY Credit Of Employers And Employee Contribution By Government Of India
Labour Officers Directed to Ensure Employers In Andhra Pradesh Make Payment Of Wages To Their Workers During Lockdown
Payment of salary/wages to manpower engaged through contractor
Measures to be Taken in the Offices to Contain the Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic
MARCH 2020
Introduction Of Online Payment Gateway for the Payment Of Labour Welfare Fund In Maharashtra
The Kerala Minimum Wages (price index) Notification
The Government of Karnataka has implemented the closure order in some of the districts
FEBRUARY 2020
Changes in Income Tax Rate Slab for Individual FY 2020-2021
Provision of knock off auto calculated 14B/7Q challans through miscellaneous challans
JANUARY 2020
No Statutory Updates
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